Cooper Flagg’s College GPA Goes Viral Before NBA Draft originally appeared on The Spun.
It’s no secret that Cooper Flagg will be the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft. The Duke phenom proved he’s capable of being a franchise player during his only season of college basketball.
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Despite dealing with sky-high expectations, Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game for the Blue Devils. ESPN’s Jay Bilas believes Flagg will be a star at the next level as long as he stays healthy.
“Flagg has All-NBA potential, and I believe that he will reach it,” Bilas said. “As long as he stays healthy, he will not fail in the NBA. He is just different. Putting aside the skills and measurable traits, Flagg is one of the most competitive players I have seen at this age. Yes, a lot of prospects are competitive, but this guy is on the highest tier of competitors. At only 18, Flagg is mature beyond his years – far beyond most 22-year-old prospects in this draft.”
While most of the hype surrounding Flagg is due to his physical gifts, it’s also worth noting that he’s an incredibly smart prospect.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 27: Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Arizona Wildcats in the East Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 27, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Prior to going to college, Flagg had a 4.10 GPA at Montverde Academy. Though it’s not much of a surprise, his success in the classroom carried over to Duke.
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Earlier this season, Duke revealed that Flagg had a 4.0 GPA during the fall semester.
“What if Cooper Flagg is: the best defensive player in college basketball and leads the team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocks and got a 4.0 fall GPA and turned 18 last month,” Duke’s basketball team wrote on social media.
That’s awfully impressive considering he spends a good portion of his time on the hardwood.
Flagg’s GPA for the spring semester has not been shared at this time. At this point, we’re convinced that he took care of business.
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Cooper Flagg’s College GPA Goes Viral Before NBA Draft first appeared on The Spun on Jun 25, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
